# Deckbane vs Match Attack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Match Attack at 100% against Deckbane's 44%. Match Attack also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.4). Deckbane's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Match Attack is free to download; Deckbane costs $4.99 up front. Match Attack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Deckbane asks for nothing beyond the download.

Match Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Deckbane's written reviews are positive against 100% of Match Attack's.

Deckbane ships an update weekly, Match Attack every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deckbane | Match Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckbane-deckbuilder-and-poker/id6783261806/reviews) | **[4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack-match-3-rogue/id6805301478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 241 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [圆圆 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896489663) | [Michael Ip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435846744) |

## What reviewers say

### Deckbane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckbane-deckbuilder-and-poker/id6783261806)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

A roguelike deckbuilding game blending poker mechanics with turn-based combat. Collect treasures, team up with pets, and modify poker cards to build a unique deck and battle enemies. Offers high replayability with an external growth system.

**Highlights:** Poker hand-based combat, Roguelike deckbuilding, Collect 50+ treasure cards, Recruit 30+ unique heroes, Partner with 50+ pets, External growth system for replayability

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Match Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack-match-3-rogue/id6805301478)

Engage in roguelike match-3 combat where tile swaps trigger attacks, defense, and healing. Collect powerful relics and build game-breaking synergies across multiple chapters. Enjoy single-player, offline gameplay with no timers or energy systems.

**Highlights:** Match tiles to attack, defend, and heal, Create powerful tile cascades, Collect over 280 synergistic relics, Progress through three distinct chapters, Unlock permanent relics through runs, Ascension tiers for increased difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Match Attack Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deckbane free?

Deckbane costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Match Attack free?

Match Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Deckbane or Match Attack?

Match Attack is rated higher. Deckbane averages 3.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Match Attack averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do Deckbane or Match Attack have ads?

Match Attack shows ads; Deckbane does not.

### Which is updated more often, Deckbane or Match Attack?

Deckbane ships an update weekly, and Match Attack every 2 days. Most recently, Deckbane was updated on November 1, 2026 and Match Attack on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*